National Capital Dahlia Show at Falls Church Center
The 58th annual National Capital Dahlia Society Show will run September 25 and 26 at Falls Church Community Center Virginia. The free event opens 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday with hundreds of blooms from East Coast gardens on display and trophies for best in class plus smallest and largest blooms. For details call (709) 356-7798.
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National Capital Dahlia Society
Falls Church
Little Falls Street
East Coast
Carroll County Bird Club announces multiple autumn events
The Carroll County Bird Club schedules several walks and a meeting. Activities include water bird and warbler walks at Glen Falls on Aug 28 and Gillis Falls on Sep 11, plus a Sept 8 meeting at Carroll Community College. Information lines list contacts Bob Dave Bill and Kathy Harden.
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Carroll County Bird Club
Glen Falls
Glen Falls Road
Bob
Carroll Community College
Dave
Bill Kulp
Gillis Falls
MD. 94
Bill
Hawk
Wagonner's Gap
Kathy Harden
Cascade Lake
Snydersburg Road
Maryland Counties Win Rural Grant Boost for Small Firms
The Rural Development Administration approves 130000 in Rural Business Enterprise Grants for Carroll Washington Frederick Allegany and Garrett counties. Funds support technical assistance in horticulture forestry and natural resources to help small and emerging private businesses. Contact James Waters in Camden Delaware for details.
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Rural Development Administration
Maryland
Carroll
Washington
Frederick
Allegany
Garrett
RDA
James Waters
South
DuPont Highway
P.O. Box
Camden
Del
Lake shore exploration at Piney Run Nature Center
Children in third grade and older can explore the lake shore for crayfish tadpoles and other life from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday Aug 31 at Piney Run Nature Center Sykesville. A canoeing excursion follows adults with canoeing experience needed. Cost 7 per child. Call 410 795 6043.
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Piney Run Nature Center
Sykesville
Cover crops boost soil health through green manure practice
Fall planting of grains grasses or legumes serves as green manure when tilled into soil in spring. Hairy vetch and clovers fix nitrogen and add organic matter while non legumes enrich soil. plan includes seed sources and inoculants with spring decomposition speeds.
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Meryland
Farmers Cooperative
Rudbeckias a vibrant choice for sunny landscapes
Longwood Gardens expert Rick Darke urges home gardeners to use rudbeckias to reproduce a July prairie drama with bold yellow blooms. He highlights common black eyed Susan, gloriosa daisies, orange coneflower and other varieties, noting easy growth, drought tolerance, sun needs, and strong cut flowers.
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Rick Darke
Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square
Fine Gardening Magazine
Mr. Darke
T.H. Everett
Use pesticides safely say garden planner guidelines
Follow general safety guidelines when using pesticides to protect family and yard. Choose proper product by reading labels before purchase and use only as directed. Store chemicals in original containers and share leftovers when possible to avoid waste.
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Deck & Landscape Planner
Slug control tips for gardens may ruin pests and plants
Garden Ideas and Outdoor Living suggests slugs threaten strawberries tomatoes and other produce. They hide under mulch and debris, feed at night, and thrive in moist conditions. Best methods include beer traps damp paper or boards, yeast solutions, and careful sanitation with limited use of chemical baits around food plants.
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Garden Ideas & Outdoor Living Magazine
Jeffrey Hahn
University of Minnesota Extension Service
Hahn
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Garden News
Carroll Bird Events
Lake Shore Exploration Set
Fred Archibald
Park Seed Co
Rudbeckins
Able & Uiobell
Leenkgrges
Krhanea
Vestars
SAPAR
Our
Eliver
Frederick Nursery
News-Post
Sebra
Ul Pvct
Pond Lin
Lilypons
Buckeystown
Frederick County
Montgomery County
Lilypons Road
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